FC Sion Aim to Extend Zürich’s Struggles at Stade de Tourbillon

FC Sion vs Zürich - 11/23/2025

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FC Sion and Zürich cross paths at Stade de Tourbillon in a matchup that is set to highlight their contrasting league trajectories. As the Super League regular season passes its midpoint, the stakes for both clubs are building, especially with Sion eyeing a move further up the table against a Zürich side desperate to find some stability.

The last meeting between these two featured dramatic swings of momentum. Played at Zürich’s ground on July 25, 2025, FC Sion snatched a memorable 3-2 victory with a flurry of late goals. Zürich had more ball possession with 56% and kept pace in the number of dangerous attacks, but Sion’s efficient finishing was decisive.

In that contest, Zürich opened the scoring through Steven Zuber in the 27th minute. The momentum shifted as Sion found answers through Damienus Reverson and Rilind Nivokazi, only for Josias Lukembila and Winsley Boteli to crown Sion’s comeback with goals in the dying moments. Despite Zürich launching 9 shots to Sion’s 16, it was the visitors who proved more clinical in front of goal.

Looking at their broader league campaigns, FC Sion currently sit 5th in the Super League standings, with a balanced record of 5 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses. They have scored 20 goals while conceding 17 over 13 games, giving them a positive goal differential of +3.

FC Sion’s recent league form has seen some turbulence, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in the last 6 games, averaging 1.67 goals scored and conceded per match. Their shot creation remains robust, evident from an impressive average of 17.33 attempts per match over that span. Home results are similarly mixed: 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss from their past 3 at Stade de Tourbillon, where they’ve averaged 18.33 shots and 5.67 on target per match.

Perhaps most telling for Sion is their ability to stay resilient on home turf. They have not been defeated in 32 of their last 40 matches at home in all competitions. Against Zürich in particular, Sion have claimed 2 victories from their last 4 home encounters.

Zürich, on the other hand, are searching for answers. Currently in 9th position, they have managed 5 wins, a single draw, and 7 losses, with 19 goals scored but a worrying 25 conceded in 13 matches. Their league goal difference stands at -6.

The visitors’ form paints a challenging picture: just 1 win and 5 defeats in their last 6 games, and they have not won in 5 of those matches in the Super League. Offensively, Zürich are averaging 1 goal per game with a concession rate of 2.17, highlighting their defensive fragility. Their away performances have been particularly problematic, losing 7 of their last 12 on the road and suffering 60% losses in their last 20 league matches.

Statistically, Zürich’s attacking threat does not always translate into results. Although they average a possession share of 58.33% and attempt 15.67 shots per game, efficiency in both attack and defense has eluded them, with recent away contests yielding no goals scored and 6 conceded over their past 3 trips.

Squad selection adds another layer to the tactical battle. For FC Sion, injuries to Altin Shala (knee) and Benjamin Kololli rule them out. Lineup trends suggest the consistent use of a 4-2-3-1 formation:

FC Sion probable lineup
Goalkeeper: Anthony Racioppi
Defenders: Numa Lavanchy, Kreshnik Hajrizi, Jan Kronig, Nias Hefti
Midfielders: Liam Scott Chipperfield, Ali Kabacalman, Baltazar Costa, Théo Berdayes, Ylyas Chouaref
Attacker: Rilind Nivokazi

Zürich are likely to stick with their flexible 4-3-3, given recent lineups and the availability of their main squad. Their most probable starting eleven:

Zürich probable lineup
Goalkeeper: Yanick Brecher
Defenders: Livano Comenencia, Lindrit Kamberi, Mariano Gómez, Milan Rodić
Midfielders: Nelson Palacio, Cheveyo Tsawa, Steven Zuber
Attackers: Philippe Keny, Matthias Phaëton, Jahnoah Markelo

With both teams having scored in their most recent encounter and the Forebet algorithm forecasting over 2.5 goals, offensive play should be prominent. The prediction sees Sion edging out Zürich with a 44% probability for a home victory, likely by a 2-1 margin. For Zürich, the task is clear: tighten up defensively or risk extending a winless run that has overshadowed much of their league campaign.

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FC Sion Zürich 23/11/2025 14:00

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2 - 2(2 - 1)

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